About the Seth Thomas “No. 62” Clock
The Seth Thomas “No. 62” clock is an impressive eight-day wall regulator, renowned for its grandeur and historical significance. Standing at a towering height of 68 inches, this colossal timepiece boasts an original Oak finish that adds to its antique charm. The brass pendulum bob and weight remain undented, preserving the clock’s authenticity.
The clock houses an original Seth Thomas No. 62 movement, which operates smoothly and accurately. While the dial appears to be a later replacement, it adopts the distinctive Canadian Railroad design, raising questions about its origin. However, the provenance of this railroad dial is disputable, with claims suggesting it is original to the case.
The clock’s features include a “Keystone” front plate, steel-cut pinions, and a “dead-beat” escapement with maintaining power, ensuring the clock continues ticking even during weekly rewinds. The long wood shaft pendulum, measuring 26 3/4 inches from suspension to the tip of the 4 9/16-inch diameter ball (No. 27), adds to its imposing presence.
Secured by three locks and operated using a winding crank, the large door ensures the clock remains safe and secure. With its impressive size and intricate details, this Seth Thomas “No. 62” clock is sure to be the focal point of any room it graces. Its modest price reflects a good buy from a trusted supplier, making it an attractive addition to any collector’s ensemble.
Auction Records and Price History
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Eight-day Wall Regulator with Canadian Railroad Dial design.
This is surely one of the largest and most impressive wall regulators that we’ve ever owned!! The 68″ tall case retains its original Oak finish and the brass pendulum bob and weight are also original and undented. The original eight-day Seth Thomas No. 62 movement is clean and running well. The dial appears to be a later replacement with the Canadian Railroad style design (see photographs). However, the person from whom I purchased the clock vows that it came from a Canadian source and that the railroad dial is original to the case. It looks so perfect, I have my doubts…but with a clock of this importance, the question of the dial’s age won’t make a lot of difference to knowlegable collectors. The movement features a “Keystone” front plate and steel-cut pinions. The ‘dead-beat’ escapement has maintaining power so the clock will continue measuring time even when it is being re-wound each week. The long wood shaft pendulum is 26 3/4″ from suspension to the tip of the 4 9/16″ diameter( No. 27) ball. The large door has THREE locks to secure it snugly!! These are opened and closed using the winding crank. This imposing regulator will be the focal point of any room in which it is displayed. The modest price is the result of a good buy from a longtime supplier of clocks who favors us with lower acquisition charges. Height: 68 in. (172.72 cm) Depth: 8 in. (20.32 cm) Width: 20 in. (50.80 cm) Weight: 40
Date: February 23, 2005 | Source: Old Timers Antique Clocks